K9 Diezel – Winston Salem, North Carolina

Died 2/21/24
Handler – Master Police Officer Conrad

Retired Winston-Salem police K9 Diezel dies

K9 Diezel took down 98 suspects, found 7 missing persons, seized 23 guns, and seized over $3.5 million worth of narcotics before he retired. He was 11 years old.The Winston-Salem Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own — K9 Officer Diezel.K9 Officer Diezel died Wednesday at 11 years old, according to police. During his years as a K9 officer, Diezel was able to take down nearly 100 suspects, help find seven missing people, seize 23 guns, and help capture $3.5 million worth of narcotics, making a lasting impact, and ensuring the safety of the community. Winston-Salem police said K9 officer Diezel retired a few years ago. Although he was a dedicated partner of Master Police Officer Conrad, his legacy of service can be felt among investigators to this day.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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